Hello and welcome to live coverage of Arsene Wenger's post-match press conference following Arsenal's 4-1 win over CSKA Moscow in the first-leg of their Europa League tie.

Sitting 13 points off bitter rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League table with just seven games remaining means the Gunners are unlikely to reclaim a place in the top four, therefore victory in the European competition is essential.

It represents the final chance to seal a return to the Champions League next season and the Frenchman took no chances with his team selection by naming his strongest possible XI - including a start for Petr Cech.

The reward for picking a full strength team was a goal inside the opening 10 minutes thanks to Aaron Ramsey.